Motorists using Bruton's streets early next week will face a diversion following damage to one of the town's schools.

Kings Bruton tweeted from its official account yesterday (November 11) that part of the roof of the Housemaster's home at the Old House boarding house had collapsed.

This turn of events led to the A359 Plox - part of Bruton 's one-way system - being closed for the remainder of the Remembrance weekend while repairs to the building were carried out.

The school has now tweeted that the road will remain closed "until further notice", but that access to the school will not be disrupted.

A spokesperson said: "Plox (A359) remains closed until further notice. Essential safety work is required on the property adjoining the road.

"This map shows a diversion route for the public and an access route for parents, pupils, staff & visitors. The school is 100 per cent functioning."

A one-way system is in place owing to the repairs (Image: Kings Bruton)

Traffic coming through Bruton 's one-way system from the town centre or the north-east will be directed on the B3081 Dropping Lane as far as the town's allotments.

Motorists should then make a sharp right town up Park Wall onto Godminster Lane, which will allow pupils to access the school. Traffic can then rejoin the A359 westbound out of Bruton.

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